VIDEO: NXT Wrestler Matt Riddle Takes Out Rays Mascot With Nasty Cross-Body
By Charles Nason
What a day it was for the Tampa Bay Rays' mascot, Raymond. Not only did he see his team take down the Marlins 7-2, but he also got a chance to meet NXT superstar Matt Riddle. After throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, Riddle gave Raymond one of the craziest greetings you'll ever see.
Matt Riddle hit the Rays’ mascot with a huge cross-body ? pic.twitter.com/JpedHkze3I
— SI Wrestling (@SI_wrestling) August 4, 2019
Riddle tossed out a solid first pitch and followed it up by a perfect take down. That nasty cross-body clearly took Raymond by surprise, who didn't even try and defend himself.
The 33-year-old wrestler competes in the WWE's "Next Generation," otherwise known as NXT. This sub-genre of the sport showcases WWE superstars mentoring rookies, and he's clearly on his way up with that nasty move.